Purple Patch Podcast

Change is hard. Most people are not naturally adaptable at thriving in a changing environment and they will lean into familiarity even if that familiarity isn't positive. Think about it. Most of us like to sink into a familiar couch or slip on a pair of comfortable shoes, even if we are allured by the concept of change. There is nothing wrong with this except that it isn't the world we live in. It also isn't realistic if we are stretching the bounds of our own performance. Remember our Purple Patch saying: Evolve or die. By definition, this is change. I believe it is critical to grow and improve, but you must become equipped and familiar to adjust, adapt and, yes, change. In this episode, Matt defines the characteristics of becoming change-able from the lens of both the coach (or leader) and the athlete (or employee). How do you enact positive change and get buy-in from your athlete or employee? How do you both adapt the best mindset and practices when inevitable change happens? How can you become resilient and equipped to thrive within change? Sameness is staleness. Rather than allowing fear and lack of understanding dominate your mindset, view change as a chance for growth and new potential. Becoming change-able is ultimately a way to shine. Follow us and learn more about our Coaching Services, Training Camps and Matt's Latest Book, Fast Track Triathlete: Purple Patch Fitness Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Thanks for taking a listen and, if you like what you hear, please subscribe, share, rate and review. Your feedback is appreciated. Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved

Matt looks back to give perspective on some of the best episodes this year related to global performance in sport, work, and life. He reviews the pivotal roles of a coach, how managers and coaches can create a culture to thrive, tips on integrating recovery into your multisport life, and presents an inspiring review of how elite performers STRIVE to succeed during his conversation with Dr. Steve Ingham. Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved

It is inevitable. You cannot escape failure. Ups and downs are a part of the journey in work, sport, family, and life. When things don't go well, you're no less of a high performer and, guess what? You're still the same person as you were before. Failure doesn't define you as an athlete or a human being. In fact, it's part of your complex tapestry. What happens when things don't go well? How do you bounce back? Most importantly, how do you set your mindset up ahead of time to give you resilience and the framework to come out of these inevitable failures? Matt dives into these lessons, recommendations, and opportunities for growth in failure or poor performance. Failure and losses provide answers to the success puzzle and, if you remain objective and if you retain a thirst for learning, these performances can offer insight on where you might have gone wrong or what you need to work on to thrive. You may have failed in your goal, but you're not a failure. In fact, managing disappointment is the most crucial part of the journey to becoming the best version of yourself. Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved

You are not a Swiss watch and your coach is not a watchmaker. In this episode, Matt redefines specificity to unshackle you from the pretense of precision. In fact, a focus on precision in every session is a slippery slope that leads to obsession, paralysis of analysis, erosion of confidence, and an overreliance on metrics. You can, however, gain specificity without being precise and if it is done right, it means you don't have to obsess over every detail to get wonderful and lasting results in sport and life. Stop searching for daily performance treasures. Don't become so analytical in every session, look for trends of great behavior, and realize that it's normal to have a bunch of ordinary and maybe even a few catastrophic days, but hopefully a sprinkle of some pretty darn good ones. Give yourself permission to realize that precision doesn't make performance. It's a healthy dose of consistency, specific training progressed over time…and a whole lot of patience. Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved

It's no secret that our muscular-skeletal health - our FRAME - takes a pounding in endurance training. In fact, there are whole companies and industries built on muscle health - bodywork, compression, foam rolling, cryotherapy, etc. Athletes and practitioners take a lot of action in this area to promote adaptations and avoid injury, and yet, we still mess it up. How is it possible that so many well-meaning and highly motivated endurance athletes end up hurting themselves in the pursuit of rehab and performance? Just like our training indicates, sometimes we try too hard. Today, Matt dives into the murky and confusing world of muscle and tissue health. He explores key habits and objectives that promote muscle tissue health and, through another Purple Patch case study, provides a coach's lens on things to do and even what NOT to do when you feel those niggles start to occur. Enjoy! ____ Matt also teases our upcoming program called the Purple Patch Squad. To learn more or hop on the list to be the first to receive details, email us at squad@purplepatchfitness.com Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved

Today, through the case study of a Purple Patch athlete, Matt outlines a recipe for energy, success, and the ability to be the best person you can be even if you would never profess to be an athlete. In fact, you don't have to be an athlete to adopt an athletic mindset. You don't even have to aspire to be athletic. What you do need is the desire to excel, thrive, and be the best version of yourself. Matt outlines his thoughts around structuring success and performance around: Work Training Your Personal Rejuvenation Habits Get this recipe right and you will thrive in the broader scheme of life. You may not be a world-class athlete, but you are world-class performer. This episode will challenge you to look for opportunities to shift and refine your approach. Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved

Matt returns with a bonus "Ask Matt Anything" episode where he answers your questions related to: A return to training after illness and surgery The Benefits of Attending a Purple Patch Training Camp Plus, Matt makes a special announcement about a new program that's coming soon, The Purple Patch Squad! To submit your podcast questions, email questions@purplepatchfitness.com Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved

Are you chronically underfed and overstressed? Most time-starved athletes are. In the context of our busy lives, the vast majority of us tend to undercut our calories relative to our training demands. Unfortunately, the cost of doing so is immense. A random approach to nutrition and fueling leads to athletes who are frustrated with energy fluctuations, a lack of portion control, and lower training consistency. This confusion often leads to trying new things and falling prey to the latest eating evangelism. In this episode. Matt shares his thoughts on post-workout fueling with Purple Patch athlete case studies. In each, these athletes have adopted certain eating habits that, inherently, aren't bad, but can (and do) lead to decreased performance when not executed properly. Through these examples, Matt outlines his quick tips on how to time your meals relative to the time of day you train, what types of foods to eat before and after training sessions, and warning signs to heed if you are struggling. Ultimately, you want your nutrition and fueling to be anchored around pragmatism and repeatable habits. Enjoy. Follow Purple Patch Fitness and learn more about our Coaching Services, Training Camps, Promotions and Matt's Latest Book, Fast Track Triathlete: Purple Patch Fitness Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Thanks for taking a listen and, if you like what you hear, please subscribe, share, rate and review. Your feedback is appreciated. Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved

This week, Matt has an in-depth Coaches discussion with Dr. Steve Ingham, author of the best selling 'How to Support a Champion: The art of applying science to the elite athlete', discussing and inspiring the importance of learning and adapting to reach our maximum potential. Dr Steve Ingham is considered 'performance royalty,' as one of the UK's leading figures in sport and one of the world's leading performance scientists. He is steeped in high performance and has been integral to the development of Britain into an Olympic superpower. Steve has gained high-performance insight working at the British Olympic Association from 1998 to 2004, where he was Senior Sports Physiologist and Sports Science Manager; and at the English Institute of Sport, from 2004 to 2016, where he was Head of Physiology and latterly the Director of Science and Technical Development, leading a team of 200 scientists in support of Team GB and Paralympics GB. Ingham holds a BSc, PhD and is a Fellow of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. Today, Dr. Ingham and his team lead Supporting Champions, a company working in high-performance sports and businesses to support and champion you, your teams and systems. To learn more about Dr. Ingham and Supporting Champions: Steve Ingham Twitter Supporting Champions Website Supporting Champions Social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram

Triathletes juggle busy lives while tackling the complexities of their sport. The podcast emphasizes the crucial role of strength training in enhancing endurance performance and injury recovery. Real case studies reveal how athletes successfully integrated strength routines into their packed schedules. It explores balancing high-intensity workouts with necessary recovery sessions, ensuring overall fitness and performance improvement. Plus, insights on efficient training techniques, including safer alternatives to hypoxic swimming, keep listeners engaged.